- Published: 15 December 2018
- ISBN: 9780525563655
- Imprint: Knopf US
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $45.00
The Face of Water
A Translator on Beauty and Meaning in the Bible
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- Published: 15 December 2018
- ISBN: 9780525563655
- Imprint: Knopf US
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $45.00
"If you seriously want to know what the Bible says but don't have the time or the courage to master Biblical Hebrew or Koine Greek, then Ruden is the best guide you are likely to find: friendly, informal, yet with a scholarly grasp of just how unrealizable perfect translation is." --J. M. Coetzee "Ruden finds hidden meaning in the intricate arrangement of the ancient vocabularies, poetics, and lifestyles, and therein lies the fun. . . . Entertaining, academic and easygoing." --Kirkus Reviews "This combination of casual ease and serious scholarship allows Ruden to bring fresh insights into even the most familiar stories and will make the book a true pleasure for anyone with an interest in translation or the Bible." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)